Whanganui District Council gives notice as required by Section 37(6), Dog Control Act 1996, of dog registration fees for the year 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. These fees were set by resolution of the council on 24 March 2026.
Non-working dogs (including GST)
| Full fee |
First three dogs* |
$147.00 fee per dog |
| Discount |
| Neutered/spayed |
Existing dogs
For registrations paid on or before 31 July 2026 and veterinarian certificate provided to receive the discount (not applicable to working dogs)
First-time registration
A veterinarian certificate must be provided at the time of first registration to receive the discount (not applicable to working dogs) |
$27.00 discount |
| Prompt payment |
For registrations paid on or before 31 July 2026 for the first three dogs (not applicable to working dogs) |
$14.50 discount per dog |
| Responsible dog owner (RDO) |
The owner has met the criteria to be a responsible dog owner. Applicable per dog (not applicable if registration is unpaid from 1 August 2026) |
$27.00 discount |
| Multi-dog reduced fee* |
For the fourth and subsequent dog with one owner. Subject to pre-approval (not applicable to working dogs) |
$15.00 fee per dog |
| Penalty |
| Late payment |
Registration paid on or after 1 September of the registration year incurs a penalty |
20% of outstanding fee |
| Classified dangerous dog |
Additional fee for dogs classified as dangerous |
150% of applicable fee |
Working dogs (including GST)
| Full fee |
First three working dogs* |
$52.00 fee per dog |
| Discount |
| Prompt payment |
For registrations paid on or before 31 July 2026 for first three working dogs |
$5.50 discount per dog |
| Multi-working dog reduced fee* |
For the fourth and subsequent working dog with one owner. Subject to pre-approval |
$15.00 fee per dog |
| Penalty |
| Late payment |
Registration paid on or after 1 September of registration year incurs a penalty |
20% of outstanding fee |
* Non-neutered/spayed and non-working dogs will be identified first when calculating the first three dogs.
Impounding fees (including GST)
| First impound (1) |
Impounded dog is registered, microchipped and has no impound or infringement history within the current registration year |
Free |
| First impound (2) |
Impounded dog is unregistered and has no impound history within the current registration year |
$100.00 per dog |
| Second impound |
Impounded dog has a previous impound within the current registration year |
$175.00 per dog |
| Third or subsequent impound |
Impounded dog has two or more previous impounds within the current registration year |
$240.00 per dog |
| Sustenance fee |
Charged after 7 days |
$24.00 (daily) |
Other fees (including GST)
|
Microchipping
|
$30.00 |
|
Surrender of dog to be euthanised
|
$90.00 |
|
Surrender of dog for rehoming
|
$90.00 |
|
Sale of dog (plus any other relevant charges)
|
$35.00 |
|
Replacement dog tag
|
$5.00 |
|
Dog collar – large
|
$17.00 |
|
Dog collar – medium
|
$15.00 |
|
Dog collar – small
|
$13.00 |
|
Drontal worming tablets
|
$6.00 |
|
Walkeze leads
|
$12.00 |
|
Bark collars
|
$79.95 |
Dog registration fees must be paid in full by Friday, 31 July 2026 to receive a prompt payment discount. If you have not received your notice by Wednesday, 1 July 2026, please call us on 06 349 0001
- Online payments by credit card/debit card (this is the Council’s preferred method of payment): Visit www.whanganui.govt.nz/pay-dog-rego and choose the online option. You will need your client number (this can be found at the top of your dog registration notice) and your email address to pay online. Please note online credit card payments will incur a surcharge of 2.15%.
- Internet banking: Use the Council’s ANZ bank account 01 0790 0157888 02. Please quote your name, client number and animal number (these can be found on your dog registration notice) in the particulars and reference fields.
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Cash/eftpos or credit card: Visit us at 101 Guyton Street, Whanganui, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm. Please note: counter credit card payments will incur a surcharge of 1.9%. Please bring your dog registration notice with you.
For more information or if you have any queries, please call us on 06 349 0001